Third Trimester of pregnancy:

So delighted… you reached the third trimester of your pregnancy. The third trimester starts from the 27th week to the date of labor. This final stages are more challenging for the mother’s. The labor may be two weeks prior, this cannot be predictable. Plan for the new baby to home. “Happy pregnancy and blessed motherhood”.

week27 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

You may cause premature labor in this stage (if you are careless). Hydrate your body frequently by drinking several glasses of water. Take a small walk after the meal and try to rest on your left side mostly. Practice small exercises during pregnancy to make the uterus stronger. Avoid the intake of caffeine and alcohol to skip premature labor. The baby is still in growing stage, feel the movements and enjoy them.

changes in the baby:

At this stage the tissues of the brain and neurons are developing very rapidly. The little one is in the size of a “CAULIFLOWER” now. If the baby is boy, his tests are completely done. Baby’s immune system is starting to perform its tasks. The lungs of the baby are about to mature this week.
Due to any severity the baby born in this week will have the 85% chances to be alive.

week28 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Every pregnant women should have the tract of H B(hemoglobin) level. If you have the low blood percentage. At this stage the test of diabetes and blood pressure should be under tract. Adjust your diet accordingly. Add some nutritious and protein rich food in your diet during pregnancy, which makes you feel active.

changes in the baby:

Baby’s eyes have color now but the color of the eye is not yet assured. The color of the eyes will be changing until the baby reaches the 9th month later birth. He/she can open and close their eyes now. The little one is now the size of a “LARGE BRINJAL”.

week29 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Severe swelling in hands, legs are most common now. Have a support under your legs while your legs are above the ground level. This swelling is know as preclampsia. If you observe its severe, please contact your doctor. The swelling is mild your doctor will advise you to drink water frequently and take a walk. You may feel the kick of foot, punches of hands and elbow. Especially, when you are on rest.

changes in the baby:

The baby’s brain have the capability to control the body temperature and breathing. The can
yawn, sneeze and cough now. The skin of the baby is almost normal now, fat deposits under the skin helps the baby to protect the body from climatic conditions after the birth. The baby is in the size of “ACORN SQUASH”.

week30 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

The belly is in the large size now. The effect of preclampsia like swelling, headache, sudden weight gain. Your doctor will have a tract of your blood sugar and blood pressure levels. Having a enough sleep and resting frequently will help you to sort out the minor problems like back pain and headache.

changes in the baby:

More energy from the mother is used for the baby’s brain development rather than the body height and weight. The “CABBAGE” size of a baby can open its eyes now but it finds all dark around. The outer later of the hair on the skin (lanugo) starts to shed day by day while he/she is getting closer to birth. The growth of the nails are completely done. The bone marrow is providing the sufficient red blood cells now.

week31 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

Gentle exercises like a short walk, taking a warm and relaxing bath and resting for a while after some workout would help you with the contractions. This contractions may feel like tightening of uterus and a mild pain at the uterus. Your body is under the process of preparing for the labor, you may not feel it. Concentrate on the baby inside you and feel your motherhood.

changes in the baby:

The lungs of the baby need some more development. Due to the insufficient space in the mom’s womb the baby’s hands and legs are in folded position close to the body, also known as fetal position. All the sense organs of the body are readily sensing all the things happening around. The weight of the baby would be around 1500 grams (approx) and a length from crown to rump 40cm approx. Your growing baby is now in the size of a “COCONUT”.

week32 in the third trimester of pregnancy:

changes in the mother’s body:

You and your baby are adding weight on every week. A super natural thing is that you may see your baby’s foot on your belly. The sudden jerking may be the baby’s hiccups. Its most joyful stage to enjoy your baby’s activities in side your belly. You may tryout talking to them, to give one bonus kick. Feel relaxed have juices, warm baths and sleepy nights. You maybe still facing the small discomforts like back pain, indigestion and shortness in the breath.

changes in the baby:

The days to see the outer world is very closer. The baby is very busy performing its activities like sucking, blinking, breathing, trying different expressions, peeing, listening and kicking. The baby is gaining weight every week. The weight of the baby may be doubled for next eight weeks. The hair on the baby’s scalp is growing. The growing baby is in the size of a “LARGE CABBAGE”.